Order of the Blade of Diana
Given to those that seek to practice and instruct in the arts of the hunt. These arts include such disciplines as horsemanship, archery, falconry, and the throwing of weapons, although it is by no means limited to such.
Badge
Pending: (Fieldless) A blade reversed vert surmounted by a crescent moon argent.
Sample Wording
From the heroic times of Homer and the plains of Troy, the hunt has always been the way of training noble heroes. As the horse gives our army speed, the bow gives range, water gives health to our forces, and hounds cunning, Diana, the moon goddess of the hunt, will be our symbol. Thus do we bestow the Order of the Blade of Diana upon [Recipient Name].
Done this [Day] of [Month], Anno Societatis [Society Year].
Order of the Golden Guard
Given to those gentles who have shown great prowess and continuing support of their martial community. (This award is open to all forms of martial arts).
Badge
Sable, a gauntleted fist, or.
Sample Wording
Deadly is the blade that swings unerring as the arrow sings. Mortal is the spear’s thrust, fatal as the rapier’s cut, fearsome is the thundering horse. Swiftly run the hounds their course. So are we, those who stand as a barrier to any who challenge our fair Barony. Thus the Order of the Golden Guard surrounds the Black Diamond and today we [Baron Name] and [Baroness Name] induct [Recipient Name] into their ranks.
Done this [Day] of [Month], Anno Societatis [Society Year].
Order of the Sable Blade
Given for excellence in teaching of the martial arts that our Society practices. More rarely, it is given to those members of the Populace that show exceptional prowess in said arts.
Badge
Or, a dagger sable point in base, the blade surmounted by a lozenge counterchanged.
Sample Wording
Gladness reigns in the hearts of all those who behold acts of chivalry on the field. Glad are we when chivalry is combined with great deeds. It is this combination that we find worthy of recognition. Thus do we, [Baron Name] and [Baroness Name], Baron and Baroness of Black Diamond, induct [Recipient Name] into the Order of the Sable Blade, recognizing him/her for his/her heroic efforts and unstinting service to the Barony of Black Diamond.
Done this [Day] of [Month], Anno Societatis [Society Year].